Community Briefs 9/30/21
American Legion Post 28 to host veterans mobile outreach Oct. 1
Home of the Brave in Milford will provide mobile outreach services monthly to support veterans who do not have the means, mobility or mental focus to physically access available benefits and services that would improve the quality of their lives.
The next outreach will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1, at American Legion Post 28, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro. Lunch will be available.
Three members of the American Legion Post 28 family serving as Home of the Brave board members are Tina Washington, board vice chair; Beth McGinn, treasurer; and Greg Fuller, board member.
For more information, contact Home of the Brave Executive Director Jessica Finan at 302-424-1681.
Health is Wealth virtual panel discussion set Oct. 2
Sussex County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host Health is Wealth Virtual Panel Discussion from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2. The free event will feature local medical professionals who will discuss topics including physical and mental well-being during these difficult times, and specific issues facing African-American families. Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcOytrjkjEt35IXCZiFIiJGQwsiUL8_mE.
ACLU Smart Justice Ambassador training set Oct. 2-3
The ACLU of Delaware's Campaign for Smart Justice is launching a Smart Justice Ambassador program to recruit, train and empower Delawareans who have been impacted by the legal system. The new program will help these people grow the skills necessary to become community advocates on Smart Justice issues such as policing, sentencing, prison, reentry, probation, expungement and more. Participants will learn how to advocate for legislation, policies and initiatives to help reduce the prison population and challenge racial disparities within the legal system. The Smart Justice Ambassador two-day paid training will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 and 3, in Dover. Participants’ expenses will be covered and each one will receive a stipend upon completion of training. Residents of each of Delaware’s three counties, particularly people who have been directly impacted by the legal system in Delaware, are encouraged to apply. At this time, only 20 participants will be accepted statewide. To apply, Delawareans can fill out the online application link at aclu-de.org or contact Haneef Salaam for more information at hsalaam@aclu-de.org or 302-250-1393.
Unitarian Universalists to meet Oct. 3
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold an in-person and livestreamed service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 3. Cultivating Relationship will be the topic. Reservations are required for the in-person service. For more information, go to uussd.org.
Managing Taxes in Retirement course set Oct. 7
The Delaware Money School will present Managing Taxes in Retirement, a free financial education seminar, from 5 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Lewes Public Library, with Robert Jeter, CFP, CRPC, of InFocus Financial Advisors Inc. The course on managing taxes will examine various tax-related topics for individuals who are at or near retirement, including required minimum distributions, tax withholding, Medicare premiums, distribution planning, minimizing one’s lifetime tax liability and other planning items to help attendees determine how to pursue appropriate long-term tax planning. To register, go to retireinfocus.com/register2 or DFLI.org. Space is limited.
American Legion Post 5 and SAL donate to Epworth Skate Park
Post 5 American Legion and the Sons of the American Legion both gave $250, for a total of $500 in donations, to support Epworth Skate Park in Rehoboth Beach.
“James Roland West III does a great job keeping the park a clean, safe place for local youth to get out and skate,” said American Legion member Steve Carey. “It’s been a tough year for them donations-wise with all the restrictions. If anyone would like to make a donation, James and the First State Skate truck are at the Big Chill Surf Cantina almost every day.”
Checks also can be made payable and mailed to Epworth United Methodist Church, 18285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, with “skate park” noted in the memo so the funds will be used for park maintenance.
